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Once back at the police station - around two hours after being reported - PC Stevenson gave a reading of 73 in a breath test - the legal limit being 35mcg in 100ml of breath.

The police constable served the force for 12 years and was well thought of by her colleagues, according to statements read out at the misconduct hearing on Wednesday, August 30 at the Lincolnshire Police headquarters in Nettleham.

Although part of the hearing was held in private due to medical and personal reasons, it was heard that PC Stevenson was "depressed and stressed".

Chief Constable Bill Skelly said: "You will be dismissed.

"As chief constable, I am determined Lincolnshire police officers will behave in a manner that does not discredit the force.

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"Both yourself and members of the public were at risk of life-changing harm or death.

"It is my duty to the wider public and to ensure the public confidence is maintained."

Matthew Greene, representing Lincolnshire Police, said: "The appropriate authority's case is that PC Stevenson has seriously breached any standard of professional behaviour.

"The incident that led to the conviction was reported by a member of the public. At approximately 4.30am, a member of the public was woken by a noise and went outside and saw a female staggering away from the driveway. They saw debris from a tree on the drive and saw a vehicle front first in a dyke near her house 15 feet away.

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"Her record of service indicates that over a period of almost 12 years, PC Stevenson has provided a service to the people of Lincolnshire at the highest standard.

"It's very much supplemented by the character material you have from her colleagues."

Mr Crossley read out various statements from PC Stevenson's colleagues in which they described her as "hard-working", "compassionate" and "trustworthy".

Mr Crossley added: "The reason I have highlighted these matters is it supplements the record of service. It will assist you in determining why an officer of such outstanding values, performance and commitment has found herself in a situation that falls well below the standards expected of a police officer."